There's no money left - but I'll put social justice first
My Labour predecessor, Liam Byrne, left me a note saying 'Dear Chief Secretary, There's no money left.' He may claim this is joke, but sadly it is all too true.
DLMPCST
18 May 2010
Folkestone and Hythe News
Sandgate Bathing Water Quality - test results now available
Sandgate's beach is tested regularly over the peak season months for the quality of the bathing water. The results of those tests can now be seen by visiting the link below.
17 May 2010
New Plans for Folkestone Seafront
The Mayor attended the opening of the exhibition at Quarterhouse, Folkestone, to explain the new outline proposals for the development of the Folkestone Seafront owned by Roger De Haan, presented by Sir Terry Farrell
FMTMN
17 May 2010
Lydd Civic Reception
The Folkestone Mayor and Mayoress attended the Civic Reception to welcome the new Mayor of Lydd. The historic venue, with displays from the museum, was a fitting venue for the celebration following the appointment of Rochelle as Mayor of Lydd.
FMTMN
17 May 2010
Sandgate's Open Gardens
On Sunday 13th June from 2 to 5 pm, 7 gardens across Sandgate will be opened to the public in aid of the Chichester Memorial Hall Restoration Fund.
16 May 2010
Folkestone Seafront Development Consultation
A series of presentations and opportunities to have your say on a new approach to the development of Folkestone Seafront are to be held at the Quarterhouse in Folkestone.
16 May 2010
Sandgate Martello Towers Planning Consultation and Presentation
The proposals for the development of around 13 acres of land fronting Military Road in Sandgate, and stretching along the escarpment to Brewers Hill, also containing Martello Towers 6 & 7 will be on display in Sandgate Library from 6pm until 8pm on Thursday 20th May.
16 May 2010
Maiti Nepal: Campaign to stop sex trafficking of Nepalese children
At a busy meeting at the Hawkinge Community Centre, the inspiring Chairperson of Nepalese Charity Maiti Nepal, Anuradha Koirala, explained their work and opened our eyes and our hearts to the terrible situation in Nepal where children are exploited for sex. She helped those present to understand some of the issues and difficulties.
FMTMN
15 May 2010
Sandgate Farmers Market - this Saturday 15th May
This week's stallholders include:
14 May 2010
Calling Community Groups
If you have an idea for an environmental project in your community, Kent County Council would like to invite you to the 'Be prepared, save money, take action!' Community Climate Change Conference 2010.
12 May 2010
A New Kind of Government: An Opportunity to Change Things
The news of a new coalition Government between the Liberal Democrats and Conservatives is a big change for this country. There will be many who are surprised, amazed or even upset at the news - it's certainly not how I imagined things would work out during the election campaign or indeed during my years of membership and support for the Party. But as Liberal Democrats, we surely came into politics to change things - and this deal sounds like it delivers such change, and a large proportion of the policies on which we have just fought the last election. It's a new kind of Government.
LB
12 May 2010
Kent County Council: Tim Prater Annual Report 2010
Folkestone West County Councillor Tim Prater has had his Kent County Council Annual Report 2010 accepted by Independent Remuneration Panel. All Kent County Councillors are required to submit an Annual Report.
11 May 2010